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Birth certificate question? Legal help?

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Here's the deal: I'm currently 29 weeks pregnant. My boyfriend (23) and I (18) are expecting a girl due in November. It's not his, but we are the only ones that know this. We're very happy together and wouldn't change a thing in the world. I am currently getting assistance from the state (MI) for food for just me and the baby. I was wondering if when I have her, if I don't put a father's name on the birth certificate if that will effect my assistance. From what I have researched, if I add his name then the state would only provide myself food because he makes too much money and they would expect him to provide for the baby. We are planning on adding his name, or having him adopt her once we are more stable and do not need assistance.
My question is, could the hospital add his name to the baby's birth certificate without either one of us saying so? Or could the DHS do something too? I would sign something saying I don't know who the father is if needed.
Thank you for reading this.

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no, the hospital should not be able to do that. in my experience we filled out the paper work and we signed off on it. they can't add anyone without your permission. also there should be a social worker at the hospital so maybe you could ask them if no one else on here knows the answers to your questions..good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! :)

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